Here, you will find everything you need for "The Odyssey" unit.
Do Nows:
1/7: What did you do all break? What was your favorite part of break? Why? What was your favorite gift? Why?
1/8: copy down vocab words and definitions
1/9: How much time do you need to complete your project? What are you going to do to make sure it’s done tomorrow?
1/15: Create a K-W-L on what you know about Greek Mythology.
1/16: Who are some heroes you can think of? (list at least 5)
1/18: Write three sentences using at least three of our vocab words from this week.
1/29: List and recall everything you remember about epics and epic poetry.
1/30: Write about a time someone told you not to do something, but you did it anyway. (1 paragraph)
1/31: What is an obstacle in your life that you have had to overcome? How did you overcome it?
2/4: Read "Literary Facts" on page 649, then write a definition of external conflict and subordinate characters in your notes.
2/5: What is an invocation of the muse? What is its purpose?
2/6: Recall and list what you remember from The Odyssey's invocation.
2/7: You have been shipwrecked on an island. You meet a god/goddess who falls in love with you and wants you to stay with them forever. In return, they will make you immortal. However, you really want to get home to your family. What would you do? Why? (5 sentences)
2/11: If you could go on a journey, where would you go? What would be your purpose?
2/12: Begin copying down this week's vocab words in your Do Nows from the overhead.
2/13: Do you think Odysseus and his men treated the Cyclops fairly? Explain your answer!
2/14: Draw a picture of the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis.
2/15: Compare and contrast Calypso to Circe.
2/25: Draw a flow chart of Odysseus' travels in chronological order.
2/26: Many men are trying to get Penelope to marry them while spending Telemachus' inheritance. What would you do if you were Telemachus?
2/28: You have been away from home for many years. How would you expect your family to treat you? Explain!
3/11: List 10 important facts/events you remember from "The Odyssey."
3/12: Which part of the project are you struggling with the most? Why or how?
Here, you will find everything you need for "The Odyssey" unit.
Do Nows:
1/7: What did you do all break? What was your favorite part of break? Why? What was your favorite gift? Why?
1/8: copy down vocab words and definitions
1/9: How much time do you need to complete your project? What are you going to do to make sure it’s done tomorrow?
1/15: Create a K-W-L on what you know about Greek Mythology.
1/16: Who are some heroes you can think of? (list at least 5)
1/18: Write three sentences using at least three of our vocab words from this week.
1/29: List and recall everything you remember about epics and epic poetry.
1/30: Write about a time someone told you not to do something, but you did it anyway. (1 paragraph)
1/31: What is an obstacle in your life that you have had to overcome? How did you overcome it?
2/4: Read "Literary Facts" on page 649, then write a definition of external conflict and subordinate characters in your notes.
2/5: What is an invocation of the muse? What is its purpose?
2/6: Recall and list what you remember from The Odyssey's invocation.
2/7: You have been shipwrecked on an island. You meet a god/goddess who falls in love with you and wants you to stay with them forever. In return, they will make you immortal. However, you really want to get home to your family. What would you do? Why? (5 sentences)
2/11: If you could go on a journey, where would you go? What would be your purpose?
2/12: Begin copying down this week's vocab words in your Do Nows from the overhead.
2/13: Do you think Odysseus and his men treated the Cyclops fairly? Explain your answer!
2/14: Draw a picture of the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis.
2/15: Compare and contrast Calypso to Circe.
2/25: Draw a flow chart of Odysseus' travels in chronological order.
2/26: Many men are trying to get Penelope to marry them while spending Telemachus' inheritance. What would you do if you were Telemachus?
2/28: You have been away from home for many years. How would you expect your family to treat you? Explain!
3/11: List 10 important facts/events you remember from "The Odyssey."
3/12: Which part of the project are you struggling with the most? Why or how?
Vocab Words
1/15: appeased, scepter, strewn, shroud, ultimatum, invocation, citadel, harangued, codger
1/31: formidable, relevant, ardor, adversity, ravage, profusion, adversary, rancor, tumult, restitution
2/11: ardor, supple, harried, assailed, blithe, beguiled, tempest, siege, trident
2/25: candor, adorn, disdainful, revelry, glowered, avails, lavished, aloof, pliant, tremulous
The Odyssey Story
Introductory Notes
The Odyssey (Part One) Activities
The Odyssey (Part Two) Activities
The Odyssey Review